We’ve gotten a few requests to see my packing list for PaddleQuest 1500- I’m happy to oblige! Thanks again to all my wonderful sponsors for making this trip possible.

-John

PaddleQuest 1500 Expedition Paddling Kit

Boats

• Wenonah Canoes Voyager 17’6” kevlar 32lbs
• Stellar Kayaks S18R 18’0” Soric cored fiberglass 38lbs

Paddles

• Stellar Kayaks Small Wing Carbon
• Werner Paddles Powerhouse Kayak Carbon Straight Shaft
• Werner Paddles Cyprus Kayak Carbon Neutral Bent Shaft
• Werner Paddles Bandit Canoe Carbon Spoon Blade

Paddling Apparel

• NRS H2Core Rashguard
• NRS Hydroskin Shirts Long and Short Sleeve
• NRS Hydroskin Pants and Shorts
• NRS Hydroskin Jacket
• NRS Payette Paddling Jacket Short Sleeve
• NRS High Tide Paddling Jacket Long Sleeve
• NRS Endurance Paddling Pants
• NRS Navigator Semi-Drysuit
• NRS Flux Drytop
• NRS Sidewinder Bibs
• NRS Wavelite Expedition Weight Union Suit
• NRS H2Core Expedition Weight Crew Top
• NRS H2Core Expedition Weight Pants
• NRS Axiom Gloves
• NRS Hyrdoskin Gloves
• NRS Hydroskin Forecast Gloves
• NRS Toaster Mitts
• NRS Expedition Sock with HydroCuff
• NRS Boundary Sock with HyrdroCuff
• NRS Velocity Paddling/Portaging Boots
• NRS Crush Paddling Shoes
• NRS Mystery Sea Hood

Paddling Gear

• NRS Zen PFD
• NRS PFD Hydration Pack
• NRS Co-Pilot Knife
• NRS McNett Aquaseal Urethane Repair Kit
• NRS Wedge Throw Bag 55’
• NRS Deluxe Boat Sponge
• NRS Coil Paddle Leash
• NRS Taj M’Haul Deck Bag
• NRS Hydrolock Map Case
• NRS Nylon Cockpit Cover
• NRS Drylander Shockcord Sprayskirt
• NRS Hydrolock Grommeted Dry Bag
• Salamander Tow Belt and Throw Bag
• Paddle Float and Bilge Pump
• Air Horn
• Shred Ready Paddling Helmet
• Wind Paddle Canoe and Kayak Sail
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear Roll-Top Stuff Sacks
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sacks

Portage and Carry Gear

• NRS Yak Yak Boat Cart
• Hyperlite Mountain Gear 5400 Porter Pack with Stuff Pocket

Navigation, Safety, Communication, Electronics, Video

• Northern Forest Canoe Trail Guidebook, Maps and Companion Guide
• Maine Island Trail Association Guidebook and App
• Brunton 58 Kayak Deck Compass
• UST See-Me Select LCD Rescue Light
• Air Horn
• Signal Mirror
• VHF Radio
• DeLorme/Garmin inReach Explorer Satellite Communicator
• iPad Air 2
• iPhone 6S
• ECase iSeries Cases for iPad and iPhone
• Mophie Powerstation
• GoPro Hero 4 Silver
• Canon G10 Camera
• Goal Zero Nomad Solar Panels
• Goal Zero Venture 30 Recharger

First Aid and Repair

• Adventure Medical Kit “Enhanced”
• Boat and Gear Repair Kit

PaddleQuest 1500 Expedition Camping Kit

Camping Apparel

• NRS Guide Pants and Shorts
• NRS H2Core Expedition Weight Crew Top
• NRS H2Core Expedition Weight Pants
• NRS H2Core Lightweight Hoodie
• NRS High Tide Paddling Jacket Long Sleeve
• NRS Endurance Paddling Pants
• Crocks
• Smartwool Socks
• L.L.Bean Down Jacket
• EMS Techwick Midweight Base Layer Tights
• Eddie Bauer First Ascent Skull Cap
• Eddie Bauer First Ascent Gloves

Camping Gear

• Hyperlite Mountain Gear Echo II Shelter System (1.87 lbs!)
• Thermarest Antares 3-Season Sleeping Bag
• Thermarest NeoAir Xlite Max Sleeping Pad
• PTEC Vizz Headlamp
• GSI Collapsable Java Dripper
• PackTowl Ultralite Hand Towel
• MSR HyperFlow Microfilter Water Filter and Maintenance Kit
• MSR Dromlite Water Bags
• MSR MicroRocket Stove
• MSR ISOPRO 8oz. Fuel Canisters
• MSR Ultralight Kitchen Set
• MSR Titan Fork & Spoon
• MSR Quick 2 System Pots, Dishes, Mugs
  
• Folding Saw